Sandbox III: Revenge of the Sandbox

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Special Containment Procedures: No civilians are to be allowed within a 10-mile radius of SCP-XXXX. Any foundation personnel wishing access to SCP-XXXX must acquire permission from Senior Researcher Orah, who can be contacted via email (pcs.noitadnuof|harors#pcs.noitadnuof|harors).

Description: SCP-XXXX is a regularly sized wood cabin located in Susquehannock State Forest, Pennsylvania. Windows present on SCP-XXXX are opaque on both the inside and outside of the anomaly. All other outside features are normal.

The inside of SCP-XXXX is approximately 60% larger than the recorded area of the exterior. No plumbing, electrical lighting, or furniture is present, and the cabin is comprised of a single room. A levitating, glowing sphere (referred to as SCP-XXXX-1) is located directly in the center of SCP-XXXX, giving off a white light that illuminates the entire room. Despite its bright light, SCP-XXXX-1 does not give off heat. Revolving around SCP-XXXX-1 is miniaturized cosmic dust particles (referred to as SCP-XXXX-2), similar in appearance to those present within a nebula. Both SCP-XXXX-1 and SCP-XXXX-2 can be interacted with without harm.

Revolving alongside SCP-XXXX-2 are spheres of light (referred to as SCP-XXXX-3) similar in appearance to SCP-XXXX-1, though significantly smaller. In its normal state, instances of SCP-XXXX-3 do not act in accordance to gravity, though upon physical contact this trait will be removed permanently. SCP-XXXX-3 is fragile, with the force of a human hand clenching being enough to fully crush it.

If SCP-XXXX-3 is crushed, and upon the pressure being relieved, it will revert back to its normal state in size. However, depending on how long it was held under pressure for, the size of SCP-XXXX-3 will increase with smoke emanating from the surface. Once it has finished expanding, a light with a brightness measuring 20,000 lumens will be emitted for an amount of time also dependent on how long SCP-XXXX-3 was held under pressure. After activation, SCP-XXXX-3 will disintegrate.

MEMETIC KILL AGENT AHEAD. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

Life signs detected.

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Thaumiel

Special Containment Procedures: Site-X has been constructed around SCP-XXXX. All instances of SCP-XXXX-3 are to be harvested daily. Personnel currently stationed at Site-X must not reveal its existence to outside Foundation personnel. Any personnel leaving Site-X must be given amnestics upon exit and mnestics upon re-entry.

Any previous containment procedures apply.

Description: SCP-XXXX is a regularly sized wood cabin currently stored in Site-X. Windows present on SCP-XXXX are opaque on both the inside and outside of the anomaly. All other outside features are normal.

The inside of SCP-XXXX is approximately 60% larger than the recorded area of the exterior. No plumbing, electrical lighting, or furniture is present, and the cabin is comprised of a single room. A levitating, glowing sphere (referred to as SCP-XXXX-1) is located directly in the center of SCP-XXXX, giving off a white light that illuminates the entire room. Despite its bright light, SCP-XXXX-1 does not give off heat. Revolving around SCP-XXXX-1 is miniaturized cosmic dust particles (referred to as SCP-XXXX-2), similar in appearance to those present within a nebula. Both SCP-XXXX-1 and SCP-XXXX-2 can be interacted with without harm.

Revolving alongside SCP-XXXX-2 are spheres of light (referred to as SCP-XXXX-3) similar in appearance to SCP-XXXX-1, though significantly smaller. In its normal state, instances of SCP-XXXX-3 do not act in accordance to gravity, though upon physical contact this trait will be removed permanently. SCP-XXXX-3 is fragile, with the force of a human hand clenching being enough to fully crush it.

If SCP-XXXX-3 is crushed, and upon the pressure being relieved, it will revert back to its normal state in size. However, depending on how long it was held under pressure for, the size of SCP-XXXX-3 will increase with smoke emanating from the surface. Once it has finished expanding, a light with a brightness measuring 20,000 lumens will be emitted for an amount of time also dependent on how long SCP-XXXX-3 was held under pressure. After activation, SCP-XXXX-3 will disintegrate.

There are a total of three instances of SCP-XXXX-3: Type-α, Type-η, and Type-ɩ, with Type-α being the most common.

Type-α instances of SCP-XXXX-3 have a base color of white, with no additional effects being present upon activation.

Type-η instances of SCP-XXXX-3 have a base color of red, though upon activation the light shone is white. Any organism with cognition that's eyes come into contact with light emitted by Type-η instances experience amnestic effects immediately after the activation period has ended. By adding specific symbols to the surface of Type-η instances, a different amnestic effect will take place, being classed as follows: Class-A (no marking), Class-B, Class-C, Class-D, Class-E, Class-F, Class-G, Class-H, and Class-I. More information on specific effects taken by these classes may be found here.

Type-ɩ instances of SCP-XXXX-3 have a base color of blue, though upon activation the light shone is white. Any organism with cognition that's eyes come into contact with light emitted by Type-ɩ instances experience mnestic effects immediately after the activation period has ended. By adding specific symbols to the surface of Type-ɩ instances, a different mnestic effect will take place, being classed as follows: Class-W, Class-X (no marking), Class-Y, and Class Z.

Addendum: History

SCP-XXXX was first brought to the Foundations attention in 1962, with the original file intentionally withholding the presence of Type-η and Type-ɩ instances of SCP-XXXX-3 by order of O5-4. A vote was taken by the O5 council on October 2nd, 1962 to initiate both the construction of Site-X and increased research into the capabilities of SCP-XXXX-3s final two instances.

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Test Logs: //

Object Tested: One instance of SCP-XXXX-3 Type-Subject:Time Held Under Pressure:Results:

Test Logs: 9/30/1962

Object Tested: One instance of SCP-XXXX-3 Type-EtaSubject: D-10964Time Held Under Pressure: 2 secondsResults: After exposure, D-10964 could not recall any memory that had taken place in the last 6 hours. Last recorded memory was D-10964 waiting in her cell for transfer and had no memory of seeing SCP-XXXX-3 Type Eta activate. No other effects were recorded.

Test Logs: 9/30/1962

Object Tested: One instance of SCP-XXXX-3 Type-IotaSubject: D-10964Time Held Under Pressure: 2 secondsResults: D-10964 regained memory lost in the previous test, as well as awareness of losing the memories. Also recorded gaining knowledge of a previously suppressed memory of abuse. Test results were brought to the attention of O5-4, who personally oversaw further testing.

Test Logs: 10/1/1962

Object Tested: One instance of SCP-XXXX-3 Type-Eta w/ diagonal line (Note: This instance had a small diagonal line marked by a pen on its exterior, accidentally placed by Senior Researcher Isaiah and deemed non-intrusive to testing)Subject: D-10978Time Held Under Pressure: 2 secondsResults: Subject lost memory of all self-identity (e.g, name, age, ethnicity). Recollection of events in the subject's life, such as where they were and why were still present.

Test Logs: 10/1/1962

Object Tested: One instance of SCP-XXXX-3 Type-Eta w/ horizontal lineSubject: D-10387Time Held Under Pressure: 2 secondsResults: Subject could not form new memories until exposed to an instance of SCP-XXXX-3 Type Iota.

A vote (initiated by O5-4) was taken the following day in the O5 Council calling for a significant shift of resources to both the greatly increased study and construction of Site-X around SCP-XXXX.

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With the construction of Site-X underway, research into SCP-XXXX-3 began immediately, though slowed by the Cuban Missle Crisis of 1962. By the end of the month, discoveries had already developed. The amount of time SCP-XXXX-3 remained active, as well as it's size upon activation, was quickly discovered to be fully dependent on the amount of time SCP-XXXX-3 was held under pressure for (diameter increasing by 1.35 cm for every minute under pressure and time active being exactly a quarter longer than the time held under pressure). Maximum recorded size and length of time active (when held under pressure for 180 minutes) was 2.43 m in diameter and a total of 3.75 hours.

Special Containment Procedures: 2 D-Class Personnel are to be sent into SCP-XXXX on a bi-daily basis. They are to be provided with civilian clothing and instructed to examine various items within SCP-XXXX for a time ranging from 10-20 minutes. They are allowed to converse if desired, but must not alert their presence to SCP-XXXX or attempt to converse with it. Additional procedures may be added for testing purposes by the wish of Senior Researcher ████████.

At all times, two recording devices must be present within SCP-XXXX. Any and all speech from SCP-XXXX must be reviewed daily.

Description:

SCP-XXXX-1: Northern Wall, referred to as "Wallace" by companions. SCP-XXXX-1 speaks in a male voice with a mild English accent. Speaks the most of the group, has been found to start 67% of conversations. In argument, SCP-XXXX-1 appears to be the most stubborn, sticking to its belief even when its arguments had been clearly disproven or countered by SCP-XXXX-5. SCP-XXXX-1 has a generally positive outlook on its existence, being content with where it is and what it does.

SCP-XXXX-2: Southern Wall, referred to as "Wally" by companions. SCP-XXXX-2 speaks in a male voice with a more noticeable English accent than SCP-XXXX-1, though with a higher pitch. Often contests with SCP-XXXX-1 in conversation,

SCP-XXXX-3: Eastern Wall, referred to as "Wallum" by companions.

SCP-XXXX-4: Western Wall, referred to as "Wallia" by companions.

SCP-XXXX-5: Ceiling, referred to as "Neil" by companions. SCP-XXXX-5 speaks in a monotone, male voice. Speaks the least among the group. Appears to be the most intelligent, whose insight (albeit rare) is generally met with agreement among the other SCPs. Generally takes the role of the "leader". Often refers to what it calls "instructions", reminding the other SCPs that they may not speak when there is a human in the room.